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General Studies – 1
Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present, significant events, personalities, issues
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: InsightsIAS
Why the question?
Today marks the death anniversary of the great social reformer Jyotiba Phule.Key Demand of the Question:
Discuss Phule’s legacy in shaping socio-political reforms and how his ideas influenced reform movements during the pre-independence era.Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Briefly introduce Jyotiba Phule as a pioneer of social reforms focusing on caste annihilation, women’s rights, and equality. Mention the broader impact of his ideas.Body
- Legacy of Jyotiba Phule: Highlight his role in education, the formation of Satyashodhak Samaj, and critique of caste and gender inequalities.
- Influence on subsequent reform movements: Discuss how his ideas inspired leaders like Ambedkar and influenced anti-caste and non-Brahmin movements, feminist efforts, and peasant struggles.
Conclusion
Conclude by emphasizing the enduring relevance of Phule’s ideas and their role in creating a more inclusive and egalitarian society, linking them to India’s freedom struggle.
Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes.
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: PIB
Why the question?
To highlight India’s high seismic vulnerability and the challenges earthquakes pose to urban planning. It focuses on the role of seismic microzonation in mitigating risks and ensuring disaster-resilient infrastructure.Key Demand of the Question:
Analyze the impact of earthquakes on urban planning and infrastructure and evaluate how seismic microzonation can help mitigate these risks effectively.Structure of the Answer
Introduction
Briefly mention India’s seismic vulnerability, with nearly 60% of the landmass prone to earthquakes, and the need for mitigation through tools like seismic microzonation.Body
- Impact on urban planning and infrastructure: Discuss vulnerabilities in urban centers, need for disaster-resilient planning, and economic implications of retrofitting.
- Role of seismic microzonation: Highlight its use in localized risk assessment, guiding infrastructure planning, and disaster preparedness.
Conclusion
Emphasize the importance of integrating seismic microzonation with urban planning policies to ensure resilient and safer urban environments. Suggest future strategies for better implementation.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: TH
Why the question
A recent article in The Lancet has highlighted the limited data availability and poor data quality of stillbirths in the country; India is the topmost contributor to stillbirths and neonatal mortality in the world.
Key demand of the question
The question requires analyzing systemic gaps in India’s maternal healthcare that contribute to high stillbirth rates and suggesting targeted policy measures to improve maternal and child health outcomes.
Structure of the Answer
Introduction
Provide a brief overview of India’s declining stillbirth rate but emphasize its position as the top global contributor due to systemic challenges.Body
- India’s stillbirth burden: Briefly explain India’s contribution to global stillbirths and the slow pace of decline despite progress.
- Systemic gaps: Analyze shortcomings in antenatal care, intrapartum services, maternal health conditions, socio-economic barriers, and healthcare infrastructure.
- Policy interventions: Suggest measures like strengthening antenatal care, improving healthcare infrastructure, ensuring skilled birth attendance, and establishing a robust stillbirth data system.
Conclusion
Highlight the need for a multi-faceted approach to addressing stillbirths through improved maternal healthcare and targeted interventions, aligned with India’s commitment to SDG-3 goals.
Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability,
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: TH
Why the question?
The rise of unregulated content on social media and OTT platforms poses challenges to cultural sensitivities, morality, and democratic principles, prompting debates on stricter laws and the need for balance.Key Demand of the Question:
Discuss the necessity for stricter laws to regulate social media and OTT platforms and the importance of balancing these laws with freedom of expression and societal sensitivities.Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Briefly highlight the increasing influence of social media and OTT platforms in India, their impact on information dissemination, and the challenges posed by unregulated content.Body
- Stricter laws are necessary: Suggestive points could include tackling misinformation, harmful content, accountability of platforms, and threats to security.
- Balancing with freedom of expression and societal sensitivities: Mention the need to uphold democratic rights, avoid censorship, respect diverse views, and promote proportionality in regulations.
Conclusion
Provide a balanced, solution-oriented conclusion emphasizing the need for collaborative frameworks that involve stakeholders, self-regulation mechanisms, and laws that safeguard both freedom of expression and cultural values.
General Studies – 3
Topic: Inflation
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: InsightsIAS
Why the question
The concept of the inflationary gap and its implications in shaping inflationary trends in an emerging economy like India, which is critical for balancing growth and price stability.
Key demand of the question
The question requires explaining the concept of the inflationary gap and analyzing its role in triggering inflationary pressures in India, with examples from recent economic trends.
Structure of the Answer
Introduction
Define the inflationary gap briefly and establish its relevance to the Indian economy by highlighting its impact on inflationary trends.Body
- Concept of inflationary gap: Explain what the inflationary gap is and its economic mechanism. Mention theoretical aspects like Keynesian economics.
- Role in inflationary process: Discuss how it contributes to demand-pull inflation, impacts monetary policy, and exacerbates socio-economic issues in India, citing relevant examples.
Conclusion
Provide a solution-oriented conclusion emphasizing the need for supply-side measures and balanced policies to manage inflation while supporting sustainable economic growth.
Topic: Unemployment
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: InsightsIAS
Why the question
The challenges posed by structural unemployment in India due to technological advancements and inadequate workforce readiness, emphasizing the need for solutions to bridge this gap.
Key demand of the question
Analyze the dual causes of structural unemployment in India—technological advancements and lack of workforce readiness—and suggest actionable solutions to address them.
Structure of the Answer
Introduction
Briefly define structural unemployment and its relevance to India’s current socio-economic context. Highlight its growing significance due to technological disruptions and skill gaps.Body
- Technological advancements: Discuss how automation, AI, and digitalization have rendered certain jobs obsolete. Mention their sectoral impact and challenges.
- Inadequate workforce readiness: Address issues such as skill gaps, poor vocational training, outdated education systems, and gender and regional disparities.
- Solutions: Suggest key interventions like skilling programs, curriculum reforms, promoting digital inclusion, and leveraging global best practices.
Conclusion
Emphasize the importance of aligning workforce skills with industry demands to ensure inclusive growth. Mention the potential of investing in human capital for sustainable economic development.
General Studies – 4
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: TH
Why the question
The ethical responsibilities of leaders and public figures in influencing societal attitudes, especially in diverse societies like India, where their role is critical in fostering harmony and trust.
Key demand of the question
The question requires discussing the ethical principles that should guide the actions and public statements of leaders and how these principles promote harmony in a pluralistic society.
Structure of the Answer
Introduction
Briefly mention the significant influence leaders wield over societal attitudes and their responsibility to uphold ethical values in a diverse democracy.Body
- Ethical principles for leaders: Discuss key principles such as integrity, inclusivity, empathy, constitutional morality, and accountability.
- Promoting harmony: Highlight how ethical leadership fosters unity, reduces societal divisions, and reinforces trust in democratic institutions.
Conclusion
Emphasize the need for leaders to act as role models by adhering to ethical principles, ensuring social cohesion, and inspiring trust in a diverse society like India.
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